Synonyms for asteroid

Noun

1. asteroid, minor planet, planetoid, planet
usage: any of numerous small celestial bodies composed of rock and metal that move around the sun (mainly between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter)

Adjective

1. asteroid, star-shaped, angular (vs. rounded), angulate
usage: shaped like a star
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